“At first I wasn't really having it. I was like, 'I'm not really sure”

Liam Payne

Daily Star Online has contacted representatives for Liam over the name claim.

The news comes after Liam confessed he wasn't sure about Bear for a name at first.

Liam revealed that the unusual moniker was girlfriend Cheryl's choice.

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CHERYL CHOICE: Liam said Cheryl came up with the name Bear

He admitted he "didn't understand it" at first.

The pop hunk said: "It was like an internal battle. I wanted a more traditional name and she wanted a name that was more unusual.

He continued telling Total Access: "At first I wasn't really having it. I was like, 'I'm not really sure. I don't really understand."

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However, the star said he is now fully on board with the name, continuing: "When I look at him, he's just Bear. Now I look at him and he's Bear. You become your name as you get older anyway."